politely

Example Sentences

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Alana Anisio Rosa, 20, politely turned down the man from her gym who kept sending her flowers and chocolates.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

Vance and Rubio politely debated the matter with Leo in a visit to Rome soon after his election last May.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 21, 2026

She added: "I'll even miss standing front of the judges, can you believe that? Smiling politely while sometimes secretly disagreeing - it's been an honour to share the ballroom with them."

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

Plemons politely declined and the server laughed, saying, “Sorry, I didn’t mean to give you any peer pressure.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026

“Now, class, please settle down and join me at the table,” Mama calls politely, her hijab slightly askew, sweat shining on her forehead.

From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan